Music Trade Review

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DECEMBER, 1930
ut the industry and on the part of any individ-
ual members of the industry, it has seemed de-
sirable to those who have given thought to the
subject to advocate a change in the set-up of
the National Bureau in its relation to the cham-
ber so as to do away with any criticism along
this line.
"Tt was very gratifying at the meeting to have
those present not identified with Music Indus-
tries'speak in the highest terms not alone about
the exceptional success which the Bureau has
had in its efforts in the past but also with ref-
erence to the high plane upon which the activi-
Dr. Hollis Dann
tics ol the Bureau have at all times been con-
ducted," said Chairman Irion.
With such a past as a background, therefore,
it was felt that one of the all-important first
sleps for the reorganized National Bureau to
take was to adopt a code of fundamental prin-
ciples which at all times should control what-
ever work programs National Bureau might
formulate for itself and the efforts made to
carry out such work programs. In this con-
nection the following code of guiding principles
suggested by the Chairman received very cor-
dial reception:
"1. That love of music is a vital part of
the individual and social life of each
and every one of us. Establish this
premise by investigation and analy-
sis.
"2. That this gospel must be brought
home to everyone so as to promote
a widespread and deep love for
music among individuals and groups
of individuals.
"3. That along with the promotion of
a love for music must be instilled a
desire to give expression to this
love by singing or playing.
John Erskine
The Music Trade Review
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"4. As the desire to give expression to
the love of music by singing or
playing is developed and turned
into this channel or that, the Na-
tional Bureau be prepared to give
sound guidance as to choral sing-
ing, orchestras, bands, group piano
instructions, etc., etc.
Far-Sighted Work Program
Another important matter which has received
the careful consideration not alone of the Board
of Control but also of the Sub-Committee on
Ways and Means has been the formulation of
a carefully thought out, clearly defined and far-
sighted work program to govern the activities
of the National Bureau. It was felt that piece-
meal efforts or those developed with reference
to too short a period of time were bound to be
very ineffective, and, indeed, very costly, in
Peter W. Dykema
the long run, since, under such circumstances,
it is so easy to be drawn aside from the main
pathway into lanes which lead nowhere or are
unproductive of results.
The Board of Control, therefore, requested
the Special Committee on Ways and Means and
Budget to forrrmlate a course of e'ndeavor con-
templating a little more than three and one-
half years of effort—that is from November 1,
1930, through May 31, 1934. This far-sighted work
program contemplating the promotion of music
in general and the necessary steps to meet the
requirements for r demands for specialized pro-
motions is now being prepared with the assist-
ance of the Director, Mr. Tremaine.
The Budget
The Committee on Ways and Means and
Budget were also charged with the responsi-
bility to prepare a written schedule of antici-
pated revenue and expense, incident to the car-
rying out of the work program for four sep-
arate and distinct periods of time,—the first,
approximately seven months from November 1,
1930, through May 31, 1931; the second, the
fiscal year June 1, 1931, through May 31, 1932;
the third the fiscal year 1932 to 1933, and thv
fourth the fiscal year 1933 to 1934.
A very careful analysis of the expenditures
necessary in the way of personal service, rent,
communication, printing, stationary and sup-
plies, etc., etc., for the activities of the Na-
tional Bureau in connection with the seven
mouths ending May 31, 1931, established the
fact that approximately $45,000 is needed to take
care of the financing of the program.
On the other side of this picture the antici-
pated revenue required to meet the $45,000 out-
lay necessary has virtually been already under-
written by the industry so that there is every
indication that without any interruption what-
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ever the Bureau can move ahead effectively for
the accomplishment of its work program for
the balance of the current fiscal year.
The $45,000 in question will be met by under-
writing of approximately $25,000 from piano
manufacturers and the remaining $20,000 from
the band and orchestra instrument and fretted
instrument manufacturers' section of the Cham-
ber.
Over and above the sum of $45,000, which has
virtually been underwritten at the present time,
lor the balance of the current fiscal year there
has already been a contribution of $5,000 from
one of the philanthropic organizations for the
National Bureau's work through May 31, 1931,
and there is every indication that there will be
additional contributions of this character to help
finance the Bureau's wink program.
Constant Supervision by Executive Committee
With the work programs of the National Bu-
reau very carefully defined and set forth in writ-
ing to cover the various periods in question,
with the guiding principles also very clearly
defined along the lines indicated in this state-
ment, and with the entire proposition tied up
m detail with the executive budget of antici-
Jos. E. Maddy
pated revenue and expense set up for financing
the work, it only remains that a mechanism
of some kind be established to exercise constant
supervision at all time over the working out
of the plan as contemplated by the three ele-
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Dr. Howard Hanson